Nikon D60

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Manufacturer	Nikon
Part Number	25436
UPC	718122226320
Release Date	Mar 01, 2008

Why do you rate the Nikon d60 so low and the nikon d40 so high? (natltres — 02/08/2008)

It seems illogical the the d60 the replacement for the d40 which you gave an A rating, is rated so low by DCHQ. Can you explain as I'd like to buy an dslr entry level camera that is reliable, not tremendously complicated, but very good. (I grew up with an old Pentax ME Super with good lenses and am pretty good at composition, understanding light, and originality. )

Isn't the dust reduction on the D60 a good innovation? Is not having autobracketing and depth of field previewing on the D60 a serious limitation? Is the D-80 still a better camera (I assume it will go down soon when a "D-90" comes out) given the price difference? Part of a camera is the lenses and it seems the Nikon 18-55VR AF lens and the nikon 55-200VR AF lens is a better combo for a novice than anything Cannon has. I looked at the Evolt510 and Pentax k200D and Nikon appears to have the better total package (am I wrong?). For example, the camera shake seems better compensated for in slr design like Nikon's with the antisishake reduction in lenses rather than in bodies like Pentax. Sorry to sound so lacking in knowledge; I did spend many hours pouring over review after review of slrs and lenses. Thanks for any help.

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by James DeRuvo (02/11/2008)

Often times it isn't that the camera is lowly rated, it's that it's so new that there's very little review feedback for an accurate represenation of how well it performs. Over time, the grade and ranking will improve or degrade depending on how many user reviews that come in. So, I'd be patient to see how the D60 shakes out.

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Will the older Auto focus Nikon lenses (used on Nikon 6006) work in AF mode with D60 (71 — 02/20/2008)

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Andrew Skinner (02/22/2008)

Roger,

Both cameras have the Nikon F mount type. Your question is more a matter of the actual lenses you have. TheNikon D60 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) takes AF-S and AF-I NIKKOR lenses with all functionality. The newer camera also takes type G and D AF lens types, but the AF function is disabled. For non-type G or D AF NIKKOR not equipped with an autofocus motor: All functions are supported except 3D color matrix metering II and autofocus. IX-NIKKOR and AF-NIKKOR lenses are not supported. With type D PC NIKKOR all functions are supported except some shooting modes. On a AI-P NIKKOR lens all functions are supported except 3D color matrix metering II. With Non-CPU lenses, autofocus is not supported. It can be used in exposure mode M, but the exposure meter does not function. I know this is a lot of info, but I don't know what kind of lenses you have. Good luck.

Andrew

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71 (02/23/2008)

Thanks for your answer it does help. I put the lenses I have on the Nikon D40x and the auto focus was not functional but I could manually focus with the lense. When I put my lenses on the D80 the autofocus function worked normaly. Based on your answer, I suspect the D60 has the same autofocus function as the D40, which means the lenses I have will not function in the autofocus mode but can be focused manually. Again thanks for your explanation it was very helpful!

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Andrew Skinner (02/25/2008)

Roger,

Glad we could help. If you feel we answered your question sufficiently, please mark it "Best Answer." Else, I'd be more than happy to answer any more questions you might have. Good luck and happy shooting.

Andrew

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image view in monitor possibilities? (Elvis — 03/29/2008)

i just bought a nikon d60, how do i get the image through the viewfinder to display on the lcd screen?

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Elvis (03/29/2008)

Please help, its driving me nuts, i'm still exploring but i would love to get an idea if its even possible. Thanks.

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Aditya D (04/01/2008)

The feature that you are talking about is called Live View, which some of the newer SLRs have and some do not. This camera does not, so you cannot view the pictures on the LCD monitor while taking the picture. You can view them on the screen after taking the picture through the review mode (which I think you already know).

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what is the D60s shutter lag time? (Bosoxfan — 04/08/2008)

i'm looking for an instantaneous shutter lag time...is this the right camera? i really like the features but cannot find the lag time specs anywhere.

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by James DeRuvo (04/09/2008)

Well, the beauty of DSLRs is that they don't really have to deal with lag time anymore. But to be safe, be in the habit of prefocusing and you won't have any trouble.

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Bosoxfan (04/10/2008)

Thanks for the info James. We just had a baby and with the point and shoot camera we currently own we miss ALOT of great photos. This was the deciding factor in purchasing a DSLR.

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by James DeRuvo (04/10/2008)

You're free and clear with the DSLR. And you should get one. But there may be times when having a DSLR isn't practical to bring along ... no need to miss those "Kodak moments" when there are ways to minimize the shutter lag in point and shoots ...

1. Prefocus. Hold down the shutter half way to get a prefocus of the image you're shooting. When it changes, prefocus again. This will speed up your camera's performance during picture taking since it won't have to autofocus before it shoots the shot.

2. Use faster SD cards. Yes, there are faster cards and it does make a difference in writing the image file to the card. This is especially key if you're taking multiple or burst images.

3. Fresher batteries. Use alkalines at least. But I recommend using high energy batteries designed for digital photography. Varta is a good brand. They are usually sold in camera shops, are long lasting (because they are sold in small quantities) put out alot of energy.

4. Pan with the action. You can create some pretty cool shots by panning with your shot, focusing on your subject. This will create the effect of your subject in sharp contrast to the blurry background.

6. Stick with 100-400 ISO. Going higher will cause more noise/grain in your shots, particularly in darker settings.

Doing these, particularly prefocusing and panning with the action will cut your shutter lag by as much as 80%.

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The camera came programmed in Japanese, although it is supposed to be new. How do I change the language? (reifenstall — 04/12/2008)

Nikon D60

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by James DeRuvo (04/18/2008)

Remove the batteries for about 15 minutes, then replace. Turn the camera on. Language selection dialogue box should be displayed. Select the language. Time zone. etc. Press Okay.

See page 21 in your manual for more detailed information.

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forsen99 (05/08/2008)

I was supposed to buy a camera from the web. They told me it is a japanese Body? That what they maybe ment?
If I wanted it with US menues they was supposed to charge me 129 USD extra?
Any answers on that?
Thanks
Anders

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by James DeRuvo (05/12/2008)

Hmmm. That sounds like a scam to me. And you also have to be careful that you're not getting "gray market" merchandise. If something is gray market, it means that - although you may have gotten a great deal on it - it doesn't come with a warranty (and sometimes or accessories) that will be honored here in this country. Which means if something goes wrong with the camera, you'll either have to send it to the country to repair or pay to have it fixed yourself.

So be warned.

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will this camera put aTime/Date stamp on picture? (teg11252 — 04/27/2008)

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Andrew Skinner (04/28/2008)

Tom,

This camera will put a digital time/date stamp on the photos it takes (visible in the image properties on your computer). If you want the actual numbers and letters printed on it, you will have to do that with photo editing software before printing the images.

Andrew

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teg11252 (04/28/2008)

Thanks a lot.

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Andrew Skinner (04/28/2008)

Our pleasure, Tom. Please come back with any other issues or questions.

Andrew

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Rob M. (11/29/2008)

Hi,

I just purchased the Nikon D60 based on a friend's recomendation. I have had the option of date stamping my pictures for years. I like having the date printed out on the photo. Is there a way to simply turn this feature on/off whereby the date stamp is actually impressed on the photo (without having to edit each picture). I would think that this would be a standard feature in this day and age. Thanks.

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Joan Swigart (02/11/2009)

CORRECTION! YES! NIKON D60 WILL DATE STAMP RIGHT ON PHOTOS! The information given in above email about the Nikon D60 date stamp feature is INCORRECT! The camera itself WILL put the date ON the photo WITHOUT having to resort to software to add it. My only problem is that the directions on HOW to activate this Nikon D60 feature is NOT user friendly. I even called Nikon and talked with a tech support about this. This date stamp issue is No. 18 and you're to go to page 115 in the manual to see how to do it. I know what I'm talking about because I researched this feature for months and bought the Nikon over the other SLRs because the D60 DOES, indeed, have this feature. In the manual, on page 115, reads... 18 Date Imprint (Displayed when FULL is selected: 118) "Date and time of recording can be imprinted on photographs...date is imprinted on the bottom right corner of photographs taken while this option is in effect." Since I can't manage even simple cell phone instructions, it's no wonder that I am in over my head with this great Nikon!

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wm0972 (03/10/2009)

If i can date stamp photos taken with a Olympus FE -270 digital camera, how do I do It?
Warren Mitchell

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Gary Lefebvre (03/10/2009)

Hi, if you go to the Menue and then to Custom Setting Menue, scroll down to Date Imprint then press OK. Then you can fill in the date and time. Hope this helps.

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wm0972 (03/10/2009)

thanks but when I go to menu i don't get custom setting menu as an option. Any thoughts?

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Gary Lefebvre (03/10/2009)

CSM/Setup Menue Go to the pencil, click right and go to Number 18 Date Imprint. Play with it and you will get it to come up.

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wm0972 (03/10/2009)

sorry but when i push the menu button I get on the screen :reset,panorama,picture&sound,setup,image quality and silent mode. None of the sub menus give me the pencil etc. Could you provide further info please.

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johnny (07/30/2009)

Does Nikon D5000 and the newly announced D3000, D300s have date stamp function similar to Nikon D60 which I find it very convenient ?

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I am new to DSLR, but want a high level entry point for sports, wildlife, nature... (rallypoint10 — 04/30/2008)

...business, family fun, etc. Considering D60, D80, or Sony A350. What am I giving up or gaining with each choice? Are there better choices?

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dimka448 (04/30/2008)

in Sony you are getting a live view with movable screen which would really help you for wildlife and nature shooting. you might get better lens selection for Nikon, but even for Sony you can use old Minolta lenses, Tamron and Sigma lenses, and all of them will be with optical stabilization since it is in the body of the camera. Nikon has it only in the lens, o you must buy a lens with optical stabilization.

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rallypoint10 (05/08/2008)

Thanks, Dmitry! I ended up getting the Sony Alpha300X kit (two lenses). Also has additional Zeiss lens choices that are supposed to be high quality, if expensive. On a budget, ended up choosing the a-300 overr the a-350 because for the same price I get a couple of lenses and, realistically, I don't see myself needing to blow up prints the size of a garage door! In a nutshell, I concluded that this was a good entry point for me, a relative newcomer to the activity, and something I could grow into before I start demanding more bells and whistles.

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rallypoint10 (05/08/2008)

FYI: We bought online from Crutchfield (my wife bought it for me for my birthday!), and everything about them is first rate! I was a little nervous after hearing horror stories about some of the New York-based online retailers, but am not surprised that Crutchfield is NOT one of those guys, but from Charlottesville, VA -- not far up the road from where I live in Blowing Rock, NC. I will DEFINITELY do more business with them, and highly recommend them. They confirmed the order, warned my wife what was NOT included in the kit (such as a CF card), and did NOT try to sell her anything else. In this day and age, that is RESPECTFUL online marketing. For that, I will come back again and again and again.

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optical zoom specifications (ssbawa143 — 05/04/2008)

for canon eos 40-d

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ssbawa143 (05/04/2008)

as 18-55mm lens=3x zoom what will be 28-135mm ,s optical zoom

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vijay (05/11/2008)

135mm / 28mm = ~5X

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ssbawa143 (05/22/2008)

thanx! vijay, what will be 50mm---200mm =?

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Sony A350 or Nikon D 60 and why (Orion — 05/06/2008)

the two have good features but which brand is more trustworthy and should i go for megapixels as the priority

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Andrew Skinner (05/10/2008)

Orion,

At that level, I don't see resolution (MP) as the priority choice anymore. Nikon has been around a long time, and is in my opinion the better choice. While Sony does offer quality products and has aquired Minolta technology, my friends that shoot with Nikons absolutely love them, and they say the lens choices are fantastic. Personally, I shoot with Canons and wouldn't trade them for anything.

My best advice to you is don't only look at camera, but lens availability. If you have some lenses already that will work with either brand, stick to that. You'll save a lot that way. Good luck and happy shooting.

Andrew

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US vs Japanese body? (forsen99 — 05/08/2008)

When I was supposed to buy my kit Nikon D60 they told me it is Japanese? But if I wanted the US Body I could pay some $100 more?
What do they mean by that? Japanese Body is maybe just Japanese menu text? or is it even the buttons on the top of the camera?

thx
Newbee

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by James DeRuvo (05/08/2008)

Chances are, they're trying to sell you a "gray market" camera. If you bought this camera new and it didn't come with software, was it also missing the manual, warranty card, and other important accessories? If so, you may have bought something that is considered "grey market" ( en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grey_... ) merchandise.

If something is gray market, it means that - although you may get what seems to be a great deal on it - you'll find out pretty quickly that it doesn't come with a warranty that will be honored here in this country. Which means if something goes wrong with the camera, you'll either have to send it to where it was built to repair or pay to have it fixed yourself.

Be warned.

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Nikon lense choices (thendron33 — 05/13/2008)

I am thinking of purchasing a Nikon D60 or D80 with lense kits. Besides cost, please advise of the advantages of ordering an 18mm-200mm versus an 18-55mm and 55-200mm. Thank you.

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Andrew Skinner (05/13/2008)

Tom,

The biggest advantage of one lens instead of the two is the price. You should save more by ordering one lens.

You'll also have more versatility with a 18-200mm. Instead of having to carry two lenses (which does not seem like a lot at first), can be cumbersome as the day goes on. Using one reduces the weight you have on your shoulder and back.

Utilizing a multi-purpose lens also avoids lens switching in dusty, wet, what-have-you environments. This can help keep the inside of your camera a lot cleaner and make it last longer.

I actually do most of my shooting with an 18-200mm lens, but wish I saved up and purchased one with a wider aperture. Adding that level of versatility is very nice to have, but can increase the price and weight of the lens. I would say it is worth it.

Either way you go, good luck and happy shooting.

Andrew

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james Ratchford (05/21/2008)

The prior answer is wrong.

The 18-200 is much more expensive ($600) than the combination of the 18-55 ($129) and the 55-200 ($249). There is very little advantage to the two lenses versus the one lens solution to the same problem.

Technically there is a slight image quality advantage to the dual lenses because of inherent optical properties. Also, each of the two lenses is smaller and lighter than the 18-200 lens, but the 18-200 is smaller than the combined size of the pair. If you have the money, spring for the 18-200 VR lens.

One thing on the 18-200 lens. Don't be tempted by an off brand. Buy a Nikon. There's just simply no comparison, and in today's market with the new electronics, there's no reason to buy anything but brand name. The VR alone is worth the premium you pay for Nikon vs whatever.

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Andrew Skinner (05/26/2008)

James,

I hate to argue with you, but I only paid just over $400 for my one 18-200mm Tamron lens (virtually the same as your pricing for the two separate lenses). I have had great success with it, and see basically no difference between it and a Canon lens (I shoot with Canons instead of Nikons). It is also lighter and easier to carry one lens over two. You also avoid having to change lenses and possibly missing a shot.

Advancements in electronics that you site also apply for brands like Sigma and Tamron. These companies also get very good reviews from photographers.

Andrew

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thendron33 (05/26/2008)

Thank you for your responses to my lense question. I will be purchasing this lense focal length with consideration to apeture speed and will probaly stay with Nikon brand matched system. Thanks again to all.

Tom

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If the D40 is still available is the extra megp worth it or are there other improvements worth the cost? (cwolf41 — 05/13/2008)

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james Ratchford (05/21/2008)

There are a few other improvements, and the answer to this depends on your needs.

If you won't be making enlargements beyond 12x18 or the rare 16x20 to be viewed at arms length, then there is no reason to spend extra money getting a D60 vs a D40.

The extra features are an ultrasonic sensor cleaner to prevent dust (all Nikons have an in-camera processor that electronically reduces dust), HDMI interface, and a few subtle changes to the UI. The rest of the camera is the same except the sensor which is the 10 meg sensor from the D40x and D80.

The other possible difference is that the "kit lens" with the 60 is the VR version, which retails for about $60 more than the regular version. VR is not very essential in this focal length, though.

Take what you save by buying the D40 and buy an SB400 flash or the beautiful 55-200 VR lens.

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i have find a drop of dust through the view finder of my d-60 .Is view finder normal view recoverable? (ssbawa143 — 05/14/2008)

i have opened up the lens.i thoght that it might be on the lens inside the camera body.i rubbed it with cotton & cotton cloth.but this reults in worsening the problem. now the view finder shows more dusty&SCRATCHED instead of 1 dust drop. However picture quality is ok.Is view finder normal view recoverable?

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by James DeRuvo (05/15/2008)

Try canned air and a microfiber cloth. Cotton will leave fiber and dust if it's not completely cleaned and even then you may have that trouble. Blow it out first (being careful not to expose the mirror to the frozen propellant gas inside), check for improvement. Then try the microfiber cloth to get the rest. AND NEVER DO THAT AGAIN! LOL. Good luck.

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ssbawa143 (05/18/2008)

thanks james

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Nikon D60 or D80? (qkilly — 05/15/2008)

I'm just not sure what and how much I need. I'd like a camera I can use for a long time and that I can grow with. I love the D300 but it's big, expensive, and has probably more than I need. I love to shoot nature shots but also want to get shots at my kids birthday, sporting, and family events (indoor and outdoor).

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by James DeRuvo (05/16/2008)

Either will fit your needs, Q. Both have great performance thanks to that wonderful Nikon glass. And since you already have that, I'd say stick with the D80, unless you have a specific need for HDMI, you're only paying for features you don't need. And other than that, it's the same camera, essentially.

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james Ratchford (05/21/2008)

The D80 will give you a few added high end features, such as wireless off camera flash control with a SB600 or SB800. The D60 requires an expensive controller or second external flash to do this.

The interface of the D80 is much more complicated than the D60. The D60 will give you an easier time of getting about the same results in most circumstances. However, the D60 cannot use older lenses, which could end up costing you a bit extra down the line, depending on your needs and if you have an existing investment in glass.

The D80 also has a bunch more AF sensors. In my experience these have a tendency to just get set wrong by accident and ruin shots, but there have been times when extra sensors would be appreciated.

Personally, I would go with the D80. But I take my photography pretty seriously and am comfortable with a gritty oldschool interface. If you prefer simple, sleek, and light, go with the D60, it's the same sensor so the images will be identical.

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by James DeRuvo (05/22/2008)

Well, point in fact you can use older lenses on the D60. You're just completely on your own. No metering, no auto focus, no auto functions at all. Just old school shooting. But they will fit. Better bring along a light meter though if you want to use that 105mm portrait from the late 60s.

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Currently looking at Nikon D60, D80 or Sony A350. I currently have Minolta lens from an older 35mm camera. Would these work with the Sony A350? (lmigliore — 05/22/2008)

Minolta AF 50 lens and AF 70-210 lens. I want to be able to capture fast action shots in both outdoor and indoor low level lighting situations.

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Andrew Skinner (06/06/2008)

Lori,

If your Minolta lenses are the A-mount styles, then they will fit on the Sony Alpha A350 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ), and I would recommend going with that camera to save on lens costs.

All of these cameras will enable you to capture fast action shots in indoor and outoor low lighting situations, it is the lens that you will need to choose. If the lenses you have already have an aperture setting of f/2.8 or wider (a lower f/#), then you'll be fine. If not, you might have some issues. The wider the lens aperture, the more light the lens will let in for the image being captured. That is what you need.

Another item to take into consideration when purchasing the right lens is the zoom length. If you're taking photos of sporting events, you're going to want at least 200mm zoom if not 300mm or 400mm (to get really close to the action). The longer the lens you get at a wide aperture, the heavier and more expensive it will be. If you want the capability though, you'll have to spend the money. Good luck and happy shooting.

Andrew

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lmigliore (06/06/2008)

thx

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Andrew Skinner (06/08/2008)

Lori,

I'm glad we could help. Please come back with any other issues or questions.

Andrew

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How do I make a Nikon D60 have an extended zoom? (mbenson2 — 05/25/2008)

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Andrew Skinner (05/26/2008)

The Nikon D60 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) is a dSLR camera, so you can trade lenses on the body for longer zoom capabilities. You can get a list of Nikon specific lenses on their site ( nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Niko... ). Good luck and happy shooting.

Andrew

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mbenson2 (05/26/2008)

Thank you for your information and link to the site for obtaining specific lenses.
M

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Andrew Skinner (05/26/2008)

Glad we could help. If you feel we have sufficiently answered your questions, please mark it best answer. If not, please let us know what other questions you might have.

Andrew

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Country of Manufacture. (Emile — 05/28/2008)

I am condidering a Nikon D60, and was concerned about the Country of manufacture. Is the SLR that is manufactured in Thailand a grey market product or is it produced under Nikon Corp ? What country of manufacture will you recommend.

Thanks.

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by James DeRuvo (05/28/2008)

Not necessarily. Usually, gray market comes from sources where a deal is "too good to be true," like those camera shops near Broadway in NY, or some websites that offer incredible deals.

But if you're getting your product from reputable sources like Amazon, Best Buy, you local camera store, or even Nikon direct, you will be getting a product with a warranty that will be accepted with no trouble. So just remember, if the price sounds too good to be true, check what comes in the box. If anything is missing, you've been grayed.

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Emile (05/28/2008)

Thanks James, just a further clarification, I'm from Sri Lanka and I went to the agent of Nikon. They give a 1 year warranty is that the warranty period that is given all over by Nikon or its agents.

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by James DeRuvo (05/29/2008)

Yes, standard is one year parts and labor, IIRC.

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Mark Shane (09/18/2008)

I saw an online shopping site. Their price for their D-60 Nikon is $319..Very low. One sales guy says it isnt gray market, another says it is and the screen and camera markings are all in Japanese. Well, obviously these are also GRAY people..How much of this is true? Does anyone know? Does gray marketed Nikon stuff come here to the USA this way..or am I being scared to buy for USA Nikon?at a higher price? Japanese labeling really the case? They said"we say so in our contract" about the labeling on the camera? all other items mentioned above being considered?

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Gary Lefebvre (09/18/2008)

$319 does seem low, what is the shipping charges? A new USA body can be bought for $349.00 and free shipping if you check around. My D60 body was made in Thailand and came complete in a VR kit with full warranty.

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Mark Shane (09/18/2008)

gave up calling stores..one agent says one thing and call same number minutes later and another agent says a different thing. All agree that prices in the $300's are probably grey market with no USA nikon warranty....thus I gave up and went to amazon....maybe the crooks are there too but "refurbed by nikon usa plus amazons return policy did it for me. This is tricky going...got the D40x- now discontinued with one dealer asking %27 because demand for a close out camera is higher.. Are cars marketed like that? Maybe yes if demand is high and supply is low. Well, just cant trust them.

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Is the D300 worth the price jump over the D60? (amys-login — 05/29/2008)

I have been looking at the Nikon D60, D80, D200, and D300 cameras. Possibly by poor reasoning, I have decided to rule out the D200 because I should just spend the $$ for the D300, and the D80 because I should settle for the D60 at that point.

I have purchased several P&S digital cameras and hated them all (including my Leica). I always go back to film, but thought I should try a digital SLR after having several rolls of film fogged at the airport.

I want the D300 badly, but based on the specs, the D60 seems like it would do the job (minus the live view which is the REALLY appealing), and I could afford more lenses (including the lensbaby I want), but I really don't want to settle for a camera that won't make me love digital photography! I am an MFA student who works primarily in experimental film/video/photo and installation, which means I am poor and this camera probably won't be paying for itself anytime soon! But I am enthusiastic and want to love digital.

I also do stop motion animation and would like to connect the camera directly to my computer for live previewing and can't tell by the specs if this is possible. I know the Lumix can be tethered, but can the Nikons?

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Andrew Skinner (06/06/2008)

Amy,

To answer your last question first, the Nikons can be connected to your computer with the right software pack and cable set-up. Nikon's Camera Contro Pro2 ( nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Niko... ) allows you to control your camera via a computer through a wireless or USB connection (compatible with both cameras you've narrowed your choices to). The software will run you about $170 new.

As for the differences between the D60 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) and the D300 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) there are some. The D300 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) offers higher resolution photos in the 13MP range over 10MP, a faster max shutter speed at 1/8000 of a second over 1/4000 (allowing it to take continuous shots at 8 frames per second instead of 3). The ISO range also goes up to 6400 vs 3200. The more expensive camera gives you more flash options as well (fill-in and manual modes). The LCD screen is a half an inch larger at 3" and has a higher resolution (930K pixels vs. 230K pixels). The battery that comes with it is also rated to last twice as long. The D60 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) does take video, but is that something you need? As for the live-view mode. It is nice, but it also adds shutter-lag because you're not using the camera in a true SLR mode.

The D300 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) will offer you a lot more control and flexibility, especially when experimenting with a lens-baby (those are very cool by the way). You just have to ask yourself if the price is worth it. Good luck and happy shooting.

Andrew

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amys-login (06/06/2008)

Thanks Andrew! I decided to go with the D80 instead. (After all of that). It was a bigger jump up from the D60 than I originally thought and decided I wasn't quite ready for the D300. Maybe I will upgrade in a year and use the D80 as a back up.

As for the D80 - I love it! And the lensbaby is wonderful.

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Andrew Skinner (06/08/2008)

Amy,

I'm glad you're enjoying your new camera and lens. I'm going to have to pick one of those lensbabies up for myself. I'd really like to experiment with one.

Andrew

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Gary Lefebvre (09/13/2008)

What is a Lensbaby?

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D60 or XSI (cj — 05/30/2008)

Bird pictures with 75-300 is/vr zoom

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Andrew Skinner (06/06/2008)

CJ,

Both cameras are great for these types of photos. It really comes down to what you like better. I personally prefer Canon cameras because the user-interface is better (in my opinion). Other people prefer the Nikon's system. Either way, you can't go wrong.

Andrew

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Gary Lefebvre (09/12/2008)

The Canon Rebel XSI is a great camera as is the D60. The Canon is more expensive but has a larger LCD screen at 3" diagonally. They are both great cameras and the D60 is smaller in your hand I believe.

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What autofocus vibration reduction telephoto lenses are available for the D60 (rwjumec — 06/04/2008)

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Andrew Skinner (06/11/2008)

Nikon lists a few cameras that have this capability:

- This AF-S VR NIKKOR 200mm f/2G IF-ED ( nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Niko... ) lens
- All but one of the Nikkor Super-Telephoto lenses ( nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Niko... )
- This AF-S DX VR Zoom-NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED lens ( nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Niko... ) would work as well.

Good luck and happy shooting.

Andrew

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nikonmom (07/11/2008)

I recently purchased the 16-85mm Nikkor VR lens for my D60 and am very happy with it! I traded my 18-200mm Nikkor VR Lens in for the 16-85mm...I didn't like the creeping of the lens and wanted a more compact stay on the camera lens given the fact that the D60 is smaller body than my old D50. IMO keep in mind the size of the lens to accomodate the body of the camera...a large lens on a small body makes the camera front heavy...and not portioned properly. Just my opinion!! Hope this helps!

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digital camera wanted that prints date straight from the SD card. any ideas. thanks (trekker — 06/11/2008)

digital camera wanted that prints date straight onto prints from SD card

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Andrew Skinner (06/13/2008)

Louise,

While all digital cameras digitally imprint the date on the picture file, not all print the date on the picture itself. I do know that the Nikon L18 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) has this function. This is a very basic camera though. Are you looking for any other specific features? If you want a dSLR, the Nikon D60 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) also has this feature available. Good luck and happy shooting.

Andrew

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Will my old Nikkor 35-105 FE2 lens work with the D60? (Chevy327 — 06/13/2008)

Im a little confused. Can I operate this D60 like my old 35mm FE2? I want to control focus, shutter,aperture, flash, everything. What about the zoom part of the new digitals. I haven't been into cameras since my FE2 days and am a little confused. Thanks

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by James DeRuvo (06/13/2008)

Sure. It has a manual setting. Your old Nikkor should work, but may need an adapter. But the beauty of the Nikkor system is it's backwards compatible legacy system that allows you to use older lenses. Worst case, you'll have to be in total manual.

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bukit97 (08/20/2008)

D60 will let you control focus, shutter and aperture manually.

If there is any confusion, it is the mind set. You need to tell yourself that many of the functions that you used to set mechanically, particularly the shutter speed, aperture,ISO and EV, are now set electronically.
So the dials have disappeared. In their places are Mode dial, four directional buttons, and a few other buttons, that let you control the way you want the picture to be taken.

What you used to read on the dials , shutter speed, aperture, ISO, EV , are now shown on the screen.
So you need to start looking for what you want on the LCD.

Unlike compact digitals, Zooming in D60, and D80, has to be done manually, similar to your FM2

2. Lenses :
The Nikon mount is still the same, you can mount your FM2 lenses on D60.
Old AFI and AFS lens of FM2 days will find new life in D60, not D80.

The difference lies in the built in motor of AFS lens which is what D60 uses today.
D80 on the other hand has a pin to connect the motor in the camera body to the gears in the lens.
At the end of the day, it is the lens you own that decide whether D60 or D80 better meet your requirement.

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don (07/29/2009)

will a lens from my old fg work with a d60?

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tltwyman1 (09/26/2009)

I have the chance to buy a '83-'86 vintage Nikkor 35-105 zoom for a very good price. If I do, will it be compatible with my D40x? Many thanks for any help or advice you can offer.

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which camera can give me more tele photo closeness ... my Cannon Supershot 3S or a Nikon SLR D60 with a lens to 200 mm capabiltiy ? (sammy01 — 06/19/2008)

Looking to buy a Nikon D60 with a SLR lens to 200 mm .. I have a Cannon Supershot 3S with 12X power ... which actually brings in the farter picture ?

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jlundy (06/19/2008)

nikon d60

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bukit97 (08/31/2008)

N60 has a crop factor of 1.5 which makes the 200mm lens to behave like 200 x 1.5 and that is 300mm lens.

S3 on the other hand carries a zoom lens of 15x capabilities giving the telephoto range an impressive 32mm to 432mm equivalent.

S3 definitely can bring in far objects closer to you than D60 with 200mm lens.

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is the d60 the best camera for the first slr (jlundy — 06/19/2008)

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by James DeRuvo (06/21/2008)

It's a good solid choice, sure. But mostly for the glass you can use with it. The other option I'd recommend on the entry level is the Canon XSi or the Canon XTi.

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ayankm (07/29/2008)

Hi Jlundy,
I would advise to go for a Nikon D40 or D40x and invest money in good lens.
I am not sure what sort of photography you are into, but if you are just an amateur like me, then go for either of the above.
Get some good lenses with the money saved (Nikkor 12-24, 18-135 etc).
Hope this helps.

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I currently own the Nikon D50 and would like to know is it worth upgrading to the D60. Thanks! (nikonmom — 06/20/2008)

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by James DeRuvo (06/23/2008)

I don't think so. The D60 is the next step in the line, like a "dot upgrade." But it isn't really a leap forward enough to warrant a move "up." Better to spend your money on better lenses, IMHO. Unless, of course, the D60 has a feature you've been waiting for and don't want to live without.

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nikonmom (06/23/2008)

Hi James and thank you for your response to my question.
I purchased the D60 body only this past Friday...I also purchased the 16-85mm Nikon VR lens as the stay on the camera lens...I previously owned the 18-200mm VR but wasn't too happy with the creeping of the lens. (Drove me crazy) and thought that a dedicated telephoto lens would be better. My only other lens is the Nikkor 105mm VR which I absolutely Love! (My favorite) I think I've selected a good combination...any thoughts?

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by James DeRuvo (06/25/2008)

Sounds pretty good to me. If you can't live without the latest and greatest, who am I to stand in the way. That 105mm is a sweet lens and has been for over 40 years.

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is the nikkor AF-D VR 70 to 300mm a big advantage over the VR 85 to 200 VR lens?? The price is hefty for the 300mm jobbie (mpaired hal seitz — 06/20/2008)

is the 70mm -300mm VR nikkor for the D 60 worth purchasing. seems heavy. makes small body very ungainly when attached. increases weight considersably hal5141

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by James DeRuvo (06/23/2008)

Well, portability is seldom a factor when shooting with longer lenses. Speed is more important. As for the ungaininesss of it, that's what monopods are for!

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Brenda Paro (07/11/2008)

I agree it's a hefty price; the fact is that lenses are getting expensive! I feel your pain.

Note that the lenses you're looking at are VR lenses, which is the Nikkor image stabilization. My belief is that if you're going to use a tripod, then that VR is not necessary. Not buying VR lowers the price considerably and opens you up to other aftermarket lenses like Sigmas, which might knock some dollars off and still give you good performance. I can probably give you some recommendations if you're interested in pursuing that route.

In terms of 200 vs. 300mm, that extra 100mm will make a difference, frankly. But whether or not it'll make a difference to you depends on what you're going to be shooting.

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by James DeRuvo (07/11/2008)

And considering that Sigma lenses enjoy the high opinion of most photo periodicals including Popular Photography, they are indeed a very attractive option.

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Best for Band Photographer? (Taytay — 06/23/2008)

Hello! I am about to purchase my first DSLR camera and I am hoping for some advise. I am going to be shooting in very low light settings with a lot of movement. Basically, I am going to be a band photographer. I am hoping for a camera that will give me bright colors and clear images in dark, and maybe even foggy, lighting conditions. My price range is somewhere between $800 and a little over $1,000. Some of the brands that I have been looking into are Canon, Nikon, Pentax, and Olympus. I was wondering which camera would be the best. Thank you for your time!

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Mel (06/25/2008)

Honestly, I just got a D60. My feeling was that the similarities between the manufacturers were far greater than the differences, even between the entry level dslr's (D60, ?not yet released rebel xs) and the dslr's (xsi, d80, etc.) IMHO the lens you use is more important (fast lens for low light), with the proviso, that it's always harder to get a better pic in the dark :) If I were you, I'd start out with an entry dslr and a prime lens, ie nikon f/1.8 for short range... Other thoughts out there from more experienced people?

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nikonmom (06/25/2008)

I agree with Mel! Invest in a good quality lens and consider the D60!

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Cor3yjames (12/12/2008)

if i were you and on a no budget limit id get a fish eye lense, a 18-105 millameter lense,and just any close p lenses for within 20-15 feet (the player will be focused but the background a blur)
but your on a budget so id get a medium ranged lense cause 1 the band isnt always going to be right in front of you and two youll start takeing pics of other things

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Nikon D60 and Lexar 4GB Professional SDHC Card (radical — 07/11/2008)

I have used this setup and notice that I see the hour glass icon writing to the card more often than a 2GB card. Is this expected? Is SDHC access slower than a 2GB SD card? The camera is a new camera and the card is also new. I started noticing the hour glass after pictures recentlly.

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nikonmom (07/11/2008)

I have a SanDisk Extreme III SDHC 4GB card with my D60 and do not experience the issue that you are having. The SDHC writes quicker than the 2GB SD card. Don't know why you are having this issue. I'm not sure what is meant by the card is writing more often.

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radical (07/11/2008)

I got my camera last week and I was using a generic 2GB card in it. My photos were instant, in the sense I click and look at the view finder it is there. Now I click the picutre look at the view finder, it is blank and then I see the hour glass icon and then the picture comes on the Lexar 4GB card. I don't know if I changed any settings which might cause this or something else. I pretty much see the delay for every shot I take, however with the 2gb card, this happens less frequently.

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radical (07/11/2008)

Figured out the issue. Active-D lighting was on when I tinkered with it. That slows down the writing to the card terribly. From the manuals troubleshooting guidelines.

Thanks for the info on the sandisk

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nikonmom (07/11/2008)

Glad you figured out the issue...I haven't worked with the Active-D lighting yet...now I know what to expect! Thanks for sharing!

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My flash quit on my D60, any suggestions? (brumac — 07/12/2008)

It was working, then it quit...

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Brenda Paro (07/12/2008)

All of your settings still the same? Can you reset the camera via the Menus?

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brumac (07/13/2008)

Thanks Brenda...I tried the reset button, however it has not fixed it.

The flash pops up as if to flash, but no flash. Even in the darkest conditions, it does not flash.

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Brenda Paro (07/13/2008)

I've heard of this problem with the D40 in the past, and the advice I always heard was to call Nikon and try to exchange it. If you're sure it's not a setting, I'd presume there's something faulty about it and at least call their customer service to see what they say. Not terribly helpful, I realize.

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Are the lens of any of the Cool Pix 5700 series of cameras compatible with the D60 (reggie1337 — 07/15/2008)

Purchased a telephoto and a wide angle for a Cool Pix 5700 Nikon. What are the chances they are inter-changeable with the D60 Nikon

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by James DeRuvo (07/19/2008)

No. The D60 is a digital SLR with a bayonet mount for it's lenses. What you bought isn't so much a lens as a teleconverter that screws onto the existing lens assembly.

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reggie1337 (07/21/2008)

Appreciate the information.
Thank you

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Will the D60 or D80 accept lenses from my old Nikon FTN? (FAftnORdigital — 08/13/2008)

I have a Nikon FTN with five lenses that I bought in 1968: 28mm, 3.5; 50mm, 1.4; 55mm Micro, 3.5; 105mm, 2.5; 200mm, 4 (some mold in lens). The meter no longer works. I'd like to get into the digital world. Will a D60 or D80 accept my old lenses? What new lens(es) would your recommend if my old ones won't work with the digital camera? Which would be the better camera for me, D60 or D80?

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ShinerBee (08/19/2008)

Good question, to which I would also like an answer. I hope someone will explain the lens compatibilty!

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FAftnORdigital (08/21/2008)

Thanks for the support. Now we're both waiting for an answer.

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bukit97 (08/30/2008)

There are a few parts to the answer for this question.

Firstly, FTN lens can be mounted on both D60 and D80, but you will have to watch out for the meter coupling claw on the lens and make sure it does not hit the housing of the flash/penta prism. If it does, the lens will be jammed against the body and .......... Nikon will charge you a hefty sum to separate them.

Secondly, the meter coupling is not there. You will have to stop down the lens for the metering to work correctly.

Thirdly, FTN lens cannot establish electrical contacts with D60 or D80. You have to go manual and miss a lot of the functions built into the two camera for which you pay so dearly.

If you want to try, there is no difference whether you chose D60 or D80 unless you are talking about old auto focus lens which are better accepted by D80.

On the other hand, if you want to use new lenses, the kit lens that come together with D60 will be ideal for a start. D80 is a bit out of date and mine is lying in the dry cabinet most of the time except during birthday parties.

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FAftnORdigital (08/30/2008)

I've been trying to get this info for a while. Thanks for clearing up things.

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ShinerBee (08/31/2008)

I also thank you for the concise and informative answer, bukit97. It's great having the advice of others at your fingertips in forums like this!

So Frank, which camera are you gonna get? WHatever you decide, I'd like to know how you like it. I've got until Christmas to make up my mind on which camera I want. Given the lack of automatic functions with the D60 and the D80 with the lenses I have now, NTM the hassle with the meter couplings, I'm going to expand my research into other makes of cameras.

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FAftnORdigital (09/04/2008)

ShinerBee, I'm was thinking of going with the D60 until I saw your comment. Do you have specific makes of cameras that you think would have automatic functions for my lenses?

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Nikon D60 or D80 ? (THS — 08/21/2008)

I had my Nikon D40X stolen and want to replace it. It has been discontinued but I can get it online. Should I replace it with the Nikon D60 which is similar or upgrade to the D80 ? I take action photos outside of softball games and inside of wrestling matches ? I really liked the D40X what should I do ?

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by James DeRuvo (08/25/2008)

From what I understand, the D80 has a half frame shutter. The D60 is full frame. That's enought for you to go with the D60. The D80 is more entry level DSLR which you're rather beyond, IMHO. Course, you could check eBay for a d40x ...

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THS (08/27/2008)

Thanks,
drope

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will a sdhc card bigger than a 4gb work in my camers nikon d60 (clemons91705 — 08/24/2008)

in my manual if just goes up to 4 gb in a sandisk and 8gb in a panasonic but I like sandisk ultra ll .

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by James DeRuvo (08/25/2008)

You may want to look to see if Nikon has a firmware update for it, but you probably should be okay. But having a larger card isn't really a wise idea, just a convenient one. There is an argument for using several cards, rather than one large one. Reason being, insurance. Any memory card can fail or become corrupted. And when you're on vacation the last thing you want is to lose the opportunity to take pictures until you can recover that media card with a software utility. If your card goes bad, swapping another one for it at that moment is of advantage so you can keep taking pics. Then, later when you're in front of your PC, you can use a utility like "F-Recovery" ( filerecoverytools.com/produ... ) to get back your pictures and recover your card.

No need to lose the moment because you relied on one card one when several can solve that problem.

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bukit97 (08/31/2008)

If you log on to the Sandisk site, you will find all the cards that work with D60, including 32 gig Ultra II.

Try and log on to Sandisk for further information.
If you want a short cut, <a href="sandisk.com/Compatibility/D... this is it </a>

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photoshop cs3 and cs2 can't open d60 NEF format. So How could i open NEF format in Photoshop cs2 and cs3 (menectar — 08/28/2008)

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bukit97 (08/31/2008)

You need to install Camera RAW update from Photoshop.

Go to 'help' in Photoshop CS3,
select 'updates',
select 'show details'
select 'Camera RAW Update 4.5

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phi-infinity (11/20/2008)

You could also use Nikon proprietary softwarte that came with your camera (Capture NX/NX2). A 60day trial is included , full price @ around 199$

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compare between sony alpha 350k and canon 450d (parthamajumer321 — 08/29/2008)

I want to know which camera is better and why if i compare with sony alpha 350k and canon 450d?

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by James DeRuvo (09/04/2008)

Check out this resource ( imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP... ). It takes pictures with each and you can compare them side by side.

Frankly, I think the pictures from the XSi are more natural, brighter. Colors are bolder. I also see more detail and sharper images with the XSI. (YMMV, of course). And at higher ISOs, I think the images are much less noisy and much more detailed with the XSI/450d. Whereas with the Alpha 350, the image really breaks down at ISOs above say, 800.

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Does a Sigma Zoom Normal-Telephoto 55-200mm work well on a Nikon D40. (jkelin1 — 08/30/2008)

I'm just an amateur on a budget, but I need a telephoto lens for my Nikon D40. Found a Sigma Zoom Normal-Telephoto 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DC Autofocus Lens for Nikon Digital AF for about $100. Too good to be true? Is the lens any good for an amateur?

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bukit97 (08/30/2008)

D40 is designed to work with motor in lens system. That means the auto focus is controlled electronically in the camera body but executed by the motor inside the lens itself.

The Sigma telephoto AF lens you found does not have built in motor and will only work the traditional way - manually.

Manual focusing, metering etc is not a big deal for experienced SLR users. As an amateur, you probably will have problems.

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I purchased the Nikkor AF 50mm F/1.8D Lens - I cant get auto focus to work and it won't let me take a photo without minum aperture lock activated (torstew — 09/01/2008)

The manual talks constanlty about auto focus, and I chose to purchase this lense because of auto focus and it low price.

I have no idea why when I move the lock on the lense and try change the aperture manually it comes up with a message telling me to put it in minmum aperture lock.

Please could anyone advise on the above two issues

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bukit97 (09/02/2008)

The lens is designed for cameras with motor built into the camera body whereas D60 works best with motor built into the lens.

No dobt the mounting is the same, the mechanism of autofocus operation is different. So you will not expect Nikkor AF lens to work as an autofocus lens in D60.

Similarly, D60 controls the aperture of the lens electronically. The camera does not register manual settings made by you.
The only way that the camera can take picture is to ask you to set the aperture at the minimum, and this is already written in the firmware. Any other aperture you set will probably result in incorrectly exposed pictures.

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larry (09/20/2008)

I have the same lens few days ago, the manual of the lens does'nt say much, I have a nikon D80, make sure you lock it at F22 and in you camera control, set it to aperture priority and on the sub-dial choose which aperture you wish.

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Which one ?? D60 or D80 ?? (amprabhu — 09/06/2008)

Hi... I currently own a basic point and shoot camera (canon sd770 is) and want to step in the SLR arena. Having tried my luck with canon, Nikon was my first choice ofcourse. However, I am getting sleepless nights pondering over as to which one to go for ?? I am hanging b/w the D60 and the D80 !!!! Any advice on this would be greatly helpful in taking my passion to the NEXT LEVEL !!. thanks.

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gwb195 (09/06/2008)

My wife just bought the D-60, I have the D-80. We are in a non ending contest because they are both a very good quality camera. She likes the 60 because of its size compaired to the large 80 its easier for her to handle. Read the info for both camera's and it will tell you the difference. The 80 has more bells and whistles but it all depends on what you are really after. You already made the right decision on those two camera's.

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amprabhu (09/07/2008)

thanks a lot for that input. I did have a peek into the tech specs of both these beauties.... but ended up with hardly any major differences, except the one in the weight ...... the D80 is li'll heavy indeed... but my question still stares me right in my face, hehehe !!!
Anyways, I am looking for an overall performance from my nikon viz a viz macro and wide angle shooting, resolution,handling etc etc.... I hope I am not asking for too much from nikon :-)

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bukit97 (09/10/2008)

D60 and D80 are two different types of camera, using different lens system.
D60 has motors built inside the lens whereas D80 has motors built into the camera body.

You will find that motor in body design is more established, consequently there are more choices of lens,
whereas D60 users will have to make do with limited choice at the moment.

The decision on which to buy will ultimately depend on what you propose to do with your camera, and the lenses.
If you foresee that you will be buying a lot of lenses and building up an impressive camera system, perhaps D80 suits you better.

On the other hand, if you feel that you probably will buy only a few lenses to cover the range from 18mm to 500m, then the cheaper D60 will be good enough.

D60 is noted for it's light weight and silent motors. So if you are in a concert, church ceremonies and similar functions where ' silence is golden ' , then D60 will be welcomed.

D80 will be replaced by D90. If you don't mind something a little bit out of date, you probably can get a discount, otherwise go direct to D90 which boasts the only dSLR that can take movie clips and with a live view system not found in D80 or D60.

For general information, a good comparison of D60 vs D80 vs Canon 400D can be found at <a href="cameralabs.com/reviews/Niko... this site </a>.

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amprabhu (09/10/2008)

thanks a lot for that clarification !! I feel so much more confident with whatever choice I was to make !! I am gonna go with the D60 ofcourse, as a beginner !! Thanks again :-)

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bukit97 (09/11/2008)

Glad that you have come to a decision and not having anymore ' sleepless nights '.

Just to correct some typing error :
paragraph 4 should read " ......from 18mm to 500mm " instead of "......from 18mm to 50 m.."
paragraph 6 should read " .....a good comparison of D40 vs D80 vs Canon 400D..." instead of " ...a good comparison of D60 vs D80 vs Canon 400D..."

D60 is a replacement of D40X. The latter is identical to D40 in most respect except for the 10 megapixel sensor.

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amprabhu (09/11/2008)

that was so sweet of u there !!! thanks again :-)

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How can one check how many shutter actuations ? (Gary Lefebvre — 09/12/2008)

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Aditya D (09/14/2008)

I think you asked the same question twice, but I'll refer you to the answered thread:
digitalcamera-hq.com/digita...
If the answer doesn't suffice, please reply back to us and we'll find another.

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Peter Mason (04/23/2009)

I loaded software, followed the instructions but do not see the data I'm looking for: total shuitter actuations

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How can one tell how many shutter actuations it has? (Gary Lefebvre — 09/12/2008)

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bukit97 (09/13/2008)

You can only tell from the EXIF data of a picture recorded by the camera.

To read EXIF data, you need an EXIF reader such as <a href="snapfiles.com/get/opandaexi... Opanda </a>.

Download and run Opanda in your computer.
When you open a jpeg picture taken by the camera, Opanda will show you a table where you can find the shutter actuation as the ' Total number of S...' at line 7 from the bottom.

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Gary Lefebvre (09/17/2008)

Isn't it easier to tell how many shutter actuations the camera has by looking at the file number of the pic? (as long as the pic is not named) I know I might have answered my own question but isn't this an easier way?

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bukit97 (09/17/2008)

No that is the wrong way and it gives you the wrong figure.

Shutter actuation actually is the sum total of the number of pictures you take right from the day the camera leaves the factory.

So if you have taken 544 pics in 1 card, 678 pics in another and 999 in the third and so on, the shutter actuation is the total of 544 plus 678 plus 999.

This 'track record' kept by the camera can be revealed by the EXIF data reader as stated in my earlier reply and it is not equivalent to the picture number you see in any single card.

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Gary Lefebvre (09/18/2008)

Makes sense, got it. Thanks

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James (11/16/2009)

What's the average number of shutter actuations that one can expect (average) on a Nikon D60 before having to replace / repair it?

thanks

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sorry, but will this body take a zoom lens with 55mm opening, i am getting old and forget how you classify this. (dogsbody — 09/17/2008)

I have 2x lenses, one a wide angle 24mm to 70mm with 55mm base and then a 70mm to 300mm zoom. What would you recommend here. Are these lenses any good from the old 35mm film SLR's. - Rhys

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Aditya D (09/17/2008)

It's not really about the size of the back of the lens, but more which mount it uses. Different camera companies use different mounts, thus having proprietary (and some 3rd party) lenses. This particular Nikon uses the Nikon F Bayonet mount, which is basically the same as any other Nikon for the last 20 years. So, you can pretty much use any Nikon lens, including the lenses from the old 35mm film SLRs with your camera, again, as long as they're made for Nikon cameras.

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dogsbody (09/17/2008)

thanks mate, its been a while. Thats what I figured. Its actually the mount. However I do believe the interchangable lense mount to the body can vary in MM size. How do you judge this. I know you can get adaptors from brand to brand but sometimes this effects compatibality with electronics? thanks - dogs

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bukit97 (09/18/2008)

The 55MM thread that you mention probably refers to the 55MM thread at the lens end. This is variable depending on the diameter of the lens and it is meant for attaching filters.

At the camera end, the only threads for attaching the lens to the body are the Universal screw mount of 42 mm thread used by Pracktica, Voiglander, Yashica and Asahi Pentax and Leica screw mount of 39mm thread used by Leica. These are fixed and not variable.

If you examine your lens at the camera end, you probably will be able to tell us more on whether it is a screw mount or a bayonet mount.

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Can I use the same lens for the D60 that I have for my D40? (kdeckard45 — 09/19/2008)

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Gary Lefebvre (09/19/2008)

Yes, they have the Bayonet mount

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Aditya D (09/19/2008)

Basically almost all of the Nikon cameras made in the last 10-20 years all have the Nikon F Bayonet mount, like Gary said, so you should be able to use just about every Nikon lens with just about every Nikon body (there are some exceptions with the very very old Nikon bodies who I think used screw mounts for a little while), but for the most part you're pretty good in assuming any Nikon body with any Nikon lens.

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bukit97 (09/20/2008)

D40 and D60 both use the same type of APS Dx lens and lenses from D40 can freely be used on D60.
These lenses have built in motor and internal cicuitary that match the circuitary of the cameras through the electrical contact points.

If you use other types of Nikon lens, though with the same F mount, will lead to loss of autofocus function beside other problems.

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Cor3yjames (12/12/2008)

yes you can
even with the nikons d 90 lense
but it would off weigh the d-40

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bukit97 (12/12/2008)

Let's close this question by stating that D40 lens can be used on D60 body.
A few points that have been mentioned probably deserve to be put under separate questions for wider attention.

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Live View on Nikon D60 (Coucke — 09/19/2008)

How do I turn the Live View on the Nikon D60

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bukit97 (09/20/2008)

A similar question appeared at <a href="answers.yahoo.com/question/... this site </a>. and I would agree with the answer that D60 has no live view for you to turn on.

D90 on the other hand has live view which probably raises the expectation that D60 should also have it since both are relatively new models, unfortunately D60 doesn't have it.

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Aditya D (09/22/2008)

Bukit is correct, the D60 does not have live view. Usually its better to use the optical viewfinder anyway, because you get a steadier shot.

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jojo (01/09/2009)

i am far sighted. won't i have a hard time using the optical viewfinder on the D60?

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Jordiee (01/19/2009)

I was told when I brought my D60. It had live view. ¬_¬

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Gary Lefebvre (01/19/2009)

Sorry, you were told wrong.

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is the D60 sturdy for rugged conditions? (canoetrip — 09/20/2008)

I enjoy primative camping and excursions. Is this camera rugged enough for canoe trips and hiking?

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Aditya D (09/22/2008)

It does have protective weather seals, that protect from dust and moisture, plus almost all SLRs have an anti-dust feature. I would try and keep the camera in a case when not in use, and try not to keep the lenses attached if you can, plus always use lens caps. If you do these things you can handle some pretty rugged conditions. I don't have this camera exactly, but I've gone hiking, camping, and boating quite a bit with mine, and its similar to the D60, so it can handle a bit, but try to keep the camera protected.

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canoetrip (09/23/2008)

Thanks for your post. I tested a Sony with a hard plastic camera body that felt like it would crack easily if dropped. Of course I am always careful, but accidents do happen, and it would be nice if the camera offered some degree of toughness against impacts.

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Aditya D (09/23/2008)

I'm not sure which Sony you tested, but the newer ones, such as the A700 and the A900 have a magnesium body, making them very hard to damage, plus very good weather seals. The Nikon as well has a metallic base for their body, as well as weather seals, though not quite as good as Sony's in my opinion.

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Which would be better for scenary pictures, a D60 or Coolpix P80? (JStewart14 — 09/21/2008)

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Aditya D (09/22/2008)

Definitely the D60... but you're comparing apples to oranges. The D60 is an SLR with interchangeable lenses, while the P80 is a point and shoot. So the D60 is going to cost $300 more for just the base camera, plus you can get several different lenses other than the kit lens, which can run you $40/lens all the way up to $6000 for a really good professional lens. If you want to grow with photography and take really good pictures, go with the D60, whereas if you want to save some money and want a less complicated camera, go with the P80.

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JStewart14 (09/24/2008)

Thank you very much!

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Will the lenses from a Nikon EM mount onto a Nikon D60 (medkins — 10/19/2008)

I recently purchased a Nikon D60 and I am extremely impressed with it. I have an older Nikon EM with three lenses and I would like to know if the lenses from Nikon EM will mount onto the new Nikon D60

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bukit97 (10/19/2008)

Nikon EM uses E series lens and it will mount on D60.

However, focus and exposure have to be done manually.

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medkins (10/19/2008)

Thank You...you told me exactly what I need to know. It means I can use the lenses from my Nikon EM but have to buy a hand held exposure meter. ( much cheaper than buying more Nikon lenses).

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Aditya D (10/19/2008)

Actually, this article says that the lenses from the EM may not be supported on the newer Nikon cameras: camerahobby.com/Review-EM.html . I know for a fact that the successor, the FG takes all of the F mounted lenses, and works decently. And the EM does have an F mount as well, so like Bukit said, you can mount it, but I don't think any aspect of the lens will work, especially if they are non-AIS lenses.

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bukit97 (10/19/2008)

Two points were raised in Aditya's comments :
1. non- AIS lens :
E series lens do not fall under the category of non-AIS lens
2. lens support :
" .... lenses from EM may not be supported on newer Nikon cameras "
of course they don't. During that time, late 70s to early 80s, Nikon cameras are manually operated,
whereas EM cameras uses IC to auto link shutter to aperture, something like when you set the shutter speed, the camera
will automatically set the correct aperture, which leads to today's fully Auto camera.

EM's lens will not have metering facility with today's camera, be it D60 or other Nikon models because the electronics
of present day cameras do not cater for EM lens.

Apart from metering, the focusing ring and the aperture ring has no problem.

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Zac (02/01/2009)

I have a D60 and an EM. The EM lenses fit onto the D60 and take pictures perfectly. Then D60 lenses fit onto the EM, I just don't know how the pictures will turn out on a film camera with the newer lenses.

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robert.grainger@salamis.com (05/03/2009)

will my lens from my Pronea 600i fit the d60

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guy (05/19/2009)

I have a nikon fg and whant to know,if there a adapters for these lens to fit on my new nikon d60

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Will the lenses from a Nikon N80 mount onto a Nikon D60 (safao — 11/06/2008)

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by James DeRuvo (11/07/2008)

Sure will.

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Gary Lefebvre (11/07/2008)

They should all have a bayonet mount and should fit.

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by James DeRuvo (11/07/2008)

As well as every other Nikkor lens from the last 50 years. Love that legacy mount!

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I have a Nikon F 55, will my lenses work (28-80 and 70-300)? (dchap365 — 11/07/2008)

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camera? (11/10/2008)

Yes, both cameras share the Nikon F-Mount

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Cruiznbye (01/23/2009)

Your Nikon lenses will work, but only the newer S type have the motor built into the lens which the D60 needs to autofocus. All other functions will work, except for the autofocus. You will need to manually focus them. The D40, D40x and D60 don't have a motor in the camera to autofocus the lens.

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ian (03/07/2009)

I have a Nikon F60 with AF28-80 lens. Would this lens function correctly with a D60 ?

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Cruiznbye (03/07/2009)

Ian, the d60 requires the AF-S type lenses in order to provide autofocusing as there is no lens motor in the body of the D40/40x/60. So yes, it will work, but you will only be able to use manual focus with the lens.

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how to remove battery (sonny531 — 11/19/2008)

Looks like battery is stuck. it wont come out easily. Is there something I am missing in the removal process. please help thanks

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Gary Lefebvre (11/20/2008)

Keep pushing on it, you can also try a flat edge knife to gently insert between the battery and the battery compartment to exert some upward pressure. Be very careful with the metal, you don't want to damage the battery or the compartment.

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Cor3yjames (12/12/2008)

.... use tweaser a flat head not a knife it will scratch up the inside of your $600 camara

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help (07/06/2009)

just had the same issue. i know it seems wrong, but just pull a tiny bit harder and it will dislodge. sometimes it becomes lodged to the right, which i think is ment to happen :S

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I just got a D60 and my Mac can't read the files. What am I doing wrong? (sicbink9 — 11/20/2008)

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phi-infinity (11/23/2008)

Give me more to work with. What is happening or what messages are you getting from the D60 and your Mac?

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sicbink9 (11/23/2008)

Well, I've done some reseach, and I know I have to upgrade my Photoshop. But when I let iPhoto import the NEF RAW files, my Mac tells me that it can't recognize the file or it doesn't have valid data.

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phi-infinity (11/23/2008)

There is the option of using Nikon's proprietery Capture NX2 software designed for NEF-RAW files. There is a 30/60 days trial with D60. The other option, I guess would be just using RAW with Photoshop. There might be a codec for Photoshop (NEF-RAW), but I don't know because never used it.

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phi-infinity (11/23/2008)

The price is around 199$CDN or less depending where and how you purchase the full program (Capture NX2)

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Susan Mercer (12/03/2008)

do I understand correctly that, out of the box, Nikon d60 files are incompatible with the Mac?

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phi-infinity (12/03/2008)

No, they should be compatible with Mac. They may be viewed with ViewNX (NEF-RAW) and edited with CaptureNX2 . JPEG are also compatible with either Mac or PC

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phi-infinity (12/03/2008)

Both JPEG and NEF-RAW are viewable with ViewNX. The original post was about Photoshop. I believe I saw a plugin (codec) on the Nikon website for Photoshop.

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For a beginner to SLR. What is best the D40 vs.D60? I do not want to be obslete in two years. (bledyard — 11/24/2008)

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Gary Lefebvre (11/24/2008)

Go with the D60 it's a much beter camera with the extras. Check out the video tour also.
cameralabs.com/reviews/Niko...

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phi-infinity (11/27/2008)

The D40/D40X will eventually be discontinued as well as the D80. I have a D60 great camera for the price. Both D40 and D80 are still up for sale. The D60 was introduced in march/april of this year

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what year did the Nikon D60 come out (atlc41 — 12/01/2008)

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Gary Lefebvre (12/01/2008)

March 31, 2008

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vr capabilities of nikons (floheb74 — 12/03/2008)

what digital slr camera body has vr capabilities

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phi-infinity (12/03/2008)

Olympus, Pentax, Sony (in body, sensor shift). Nikon, Canon (in the lens)

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phi-infinity (12/04/2008)

The Older Nikons D40/D80 I'm not certain if a VR Lens will do? (It will fit, but the VR function of the lens will probably not)

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carlton (07/03/2009)

What do the initials VR mean

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DSR (07/22/2009)

Vibration reduction

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Marie (07/23/2009)

This becomes IS or Image Stabilization in the Canon lenses.

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How do i open the shutter on my d-60....i dont feel like reading the handbook again it didnt help (Cor3yjames — 12/12/2008)

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Gary Lefebvre (12/13/2008)

Have the camera on manual mode with a very slow shutter speed/smaller aperture maybe 2 seconds or longer. What is the reason you want the shutter to remain open?

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Gary Lefebvre (12/13/2008)

To clarify more, manual mode and adjust shutter to indicate Bulb/ Keep the shutter button held down.

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michel416 (03/12/2009)

Perhaps he wanted to use the camera for astronomy pictures where you may need the shutter open for minutes.
I would be interested in the answer as I am into amateur astronomy. Thanks anyone.

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Gary Lefebvre (03/12/2009)

I have never used the procedure you are talking about so I don't know what else to tell you. Try calling Nikon Tech Services and ask them, hopefully they can help you.

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Gary Lefebvre (03/12/2009)

Corey, what are you trying to do? Here is a general chart for some specific shots with slow shutter speeds.
After sunset; Brightly lit street corners

ISO 100
f4 @ 1/8 sec.
f5.6 @ 1/4 sec.
f8 @ 1/2 sec.
f11 @ 1 sec.

Floodlit buildings, fountains; Outdoor Christmas lights

ISO 100
f4 @ 1 sec.
f5.6 @ 2 sec.
f8 @ 4 sec.
f11 @ 8 sec.

City buildings in distance

ISO 100
f4 @ 8 sec.
f5.6 @ 15 sec.
f8 @ 30 sec.
f11 @ 1 min.

above pasted from another site

You need a tripod to hold the shutter open (cable release or wireless controller). Modst shots use the camera's self-timer. Use Manual Mode since you'll do the settings.

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Larry (03/22/2009)

Per the Nikon website -- this camera does have the Bulb setting option which allows you to keep the shutter open so long as you hold the shutter button down. As this is fairly impractical for really long time exposure shots, some cameras (not this one) have a setting called shutter lockup. this allows you to push the shutter button once to open the shutter and push it a second time to close the shutter. Very convenient.
You need a remote trigger device to avoid camera shake which could spoil your long exposure image.
An old fashioned method to avoid camera shake with long exposures is to hold a black card in front of the lens during opening and closing of the shutter when using the shutter lockup system.

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is nikon d 60,ya Canon 450D is the best (nizrin — 12/26/2008)

can any one please tel me, witch model is the best, Nikon d60 or Canon 450d...

I needed one easy accesible,simple handling model among these. Tel me which one is best

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Gary Lefebvre (12/26/2008)

More Megapixels to 12.2 but not that big of a deal. Live View , slightly quicker 3.5fps continuous shooting, ISO in the viewfinder. I think it all comes down to which looks and feels better in your hands, along with which company has your preferred lens selection. I have the D60 and I love it.

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puriarun (04/19/2009)

At this level of technology, subtle differences in features makes the difference and separate men from boys. Nikon D60 is surely a great camera of its time. Excellent image quality, great metering capabilities and widest exposure compensation. The absence of "Live View" is a serious "miss" in today's time of technology. Your question suggests that you are a novice but very fond of photogrphy. I strongly recommend Canon EOS 450D as this "master piece" from Canon gives you almost all advantages of Nikon d60 plus all important "Live View" which is essential for beginners or people graduating from prosumer or digital compacts. 12.2 mpxl is another plus with 450D. Another key enhancement in 450D is provision of "Depth of Field" button, which is required by one and all once you enter the creative zone of photogrphy (using aperture). And don't forget, the LCD of 450D is 3" as compared to 2-1/2" of Nikon D60. Further, 450D is a shade quicker than Nikon D60 (3.5fps Vs 3 fps).

If these are not suficient then hold the cameras and take your decision !

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Please recommend for both macro and everyday use - Nikon D40 or D60? (devotchka83 — 01/29/2009)

I'm a student and a very amateur photographer. The D60, beautiful as it is, is a bit pricey (by the time I buy a decent card as well ...). The D40 is on-budget for me but I'm wondering if I should just take the plunge and spend a bit more to get a camera that will last longer? I need it for macro (old manuscripts) but would also like to use it everyday. Is a D60 a bit much for holiday snaps?! Is it true that the D40 will be coming off the market soon? Thanks.

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Gary Lefebvre (01/29/2009)

The entry-level D40 is on the surface virtually identical to the D60, with the major difference being resolution: 6 Megapixels versus 10.2. base sensitivity of the D40 is 200 rather than 100 ISO, the D40 unusually fast flash sync speed of 1/500. Compare this to the 1/200 flash sync speed of the D60. All in all it is vietually identical. Go with the cheaper D40.
In the D60’s favour, it features anti-dust facilities.

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Can you take pictures using the view LCD on a Nikon D60? (cprice26 — 02/02/2009)

I read somewhere on here that you cannot use the display to take your actual shots, is this true for the Nikon D60. I'm trying to do some research before buying a camera and am wondering if the D60 is the best one for me. I'm currently using a "point and shoot" canon power shot and want to get into a more serious camera, but not sure where to begin.

Thanks in advance for your replies :)
Cristie

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Gary Lefebvre (02/02/2009)

I believe it is, must look into the viewfinder on the D60. The D60 is the lighest of the DNikons. Still a great camera.

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cjd60 (02/09/2009)

I owned a D60 and I found it very useful and price worth. Without the live view, I believe you still can take a nice pic....

Just want to show to you some pics that toke by D60:
cjming.blogspot.com/

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patrick (03/13/2009)

No you cannot.The Nikon D60 does not have live view. If you are looking for a camera in the similar price range with liveview you should maybe try the canon EOS 1000D, better known as the Rebel XS. You could also try any of the olympus SLR cameras, they all have liveview.
Hopefully i was of some assisstance, Patrick

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Gary Lefebvre (03/14/2009)

The D90 has live view, a nice feature but not necessary.

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DAT (06/12/2009)

Anyone considering a zoom lens in place of the lens supplied with the D60 .Having checked out various makes I settled on the Nikor 18-200mm compact lens, expensive but well pleased with it. Hope this helps.

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can i play pics on my tv through the d60 (wburch87 — 02/05/2009)

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Gary Lefebvre (02/05/2009)

Yes you can with the video cable

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wburch87 (02/05/2009)

do you know where i can get one

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Gary Lefebvre (02/05/2009)

Any high end camera store or even try E-Bay. EG-D100 Video Cable

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wburch87 (02/05/2009)

Thanks

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how many photos will my lexar professional 4gb hold with a nikon d60? (ashweybaker — 02/22/2009)

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Gary Lefebvre (02/23/2009)

If you want to shoot in the highest quality for example on a vacation, and you get some 400 pictures with a lexar pro 4GB SDHC memory card to get along.

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Aditya D (02/25/2009)

It also depends what you're shooting in, if you shoot in RAW, each picture is 9.0MB, whereas if you shoot in Fine, each picture is 4.8MB. So you're using twice as much memory with RAW. That's also assuming you're shooting everything in large (which most people do). The full chart with picture sizes is here: bhphotovideo.com/c/product/... . Basically you can hold 830 photos if you're shooting in Fine mode, and 400 if you're shooting in RAW mode.

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how many photos will my lexar professional 4gb hold with a nikon d60? (ashweybaker — 02/23/2009)

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Gary Lefebvre (02/23/2009)

About 400 pics with the 4 gb

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Aditya D (02/25/2009)

It also depends what you're shooitng in, if you shoot in RAW, each picture is 9.0MB, whereas if you shoot in Fine, each picture is 4.8MB. So you're using twice as much memory with RAW. That's also assuming you're shooting everything in large (which most people do). The full chart with picture sizes is here: bhphotovideo.com/c/product/... . Basically you can hold 830 photos if you're shooting in Fine mode, and 400 if you're shooting in RAW mode.

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I presently own the D50 and am looking at the D60 for a 2nd, need some advice (USMC55to75 — 02/24/2009)

Will the lenses for the D50 fit the D60, can't afford another investment

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Gary Lefebvre (02/24/2009)

Yes, absolutely, and any lens you have for the D50 will fit the D60

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USMC55to75 (02/24/2009)

Thanks for the rapid reply. Any other advice or comments would be appreciated.

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Gary Lefebvre (02/24/2009)

Hey Meyers, I was in the Corps from 62 to 67

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Aditya D (02/25/2009)

Uh well, just a heads up, "fitting" does not necessarily mean that they will work... the D60 can only use AF-S lenses properly (same with the D40, so if you had a D40 everything would be great). The autofocus on the lenses that you have for the D50 will not work on the D60, so you'll be stuck manually focusing, which in my opinion can be a huge pain depending on what you're trying to take a picture of. Maybe save up for the D90x.

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USMC55to75 (02/25/2009)

Thanks that's the type of answer I needed

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Gary Lefebvre (02/25/2009)

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Maybe you could elaborate a little. If it is an AF-S lens it will work. If it is an AF lens, it will work but you wont have autofocus.

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Aditya D (02/25/2009)

No problem, if you have any other questions feel free to ask.

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Aditya D (02/25/2009)

And Gary, that is correct. My point wasn't that none of the lenses he had would work (I stated the it still does work with AF-S). I was merely making the connection that fitting doesn't imply full functionality... something that every person upgrading from the D50 to the D60 should know, and something you failed to mention in your first answer.

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can i keep the shutter open without holding down the button in Bulb mode on the D-60, such as a sync cord? (bigmoverb — 03/02/2009)

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Gary Lefebvre (03/02/2009)

Yes,you can set the mirror lock to ON in the menu. Go to the CSM Setup Menue then My Menue, custom Set up Menue then Mirror Lockup.

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bigmoverb (03/11/2009)

hey thanks Gary, i found the mirror lock up, But it does not work, i have it on manual mode, bulb setting but it still wont stay open, ????

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Gary Lefebvre (03/11/2009)

Did you go to: Setup Menue
? Mirror Lock-Up> when shutter button is pressed, the mirror lifts and shutter opens.
To lower mirror, turn camera off.

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bigmoverb (03/11/2009)

yes i did that, and when i press and let off the button it shuts

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Gary Lefebvre (03/12/2009)

Hmm. Don't know why.

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Nick (04/13/2009)

You probably have it in live view..

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Gary Lefebvre (04/14/2009)

There is No live view in the D60

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ryan (10/13/2009)

there is no mirror lock up also

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ryan (10/13/2009)

well i should not say no lockup, but it will not lock up and allow you to take a photo, it's for cleaning only. Boooo nikon :-( this has also driven me crazy.

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Can you turn off the exposure compensaiton on the D60 (kroberts — 03/04/2009)

When shooting motion pictures in a barn (rodeo shots) I was told to use the s mode and set shutter speed higher and ISO speed to 1600. It show subject to dark. Someone told me that my exposure compensation was doing that.

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Gary Lefebvre (03/04/2009)

Yes, use S mode and try using a lower shutter speed to get more light and try lowering the ISO to 1000. What was your shutter speed?

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kroberts (03/04/2009)

When I go to 250 it will say subject to dark. I will try the 1000. Thanks

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Gary Lefebvre (03/04/2009)

If you have already taken shots and they are too dark activate the Active D Lighting and then you will be able to brighten the dark areas on your shots. Exposure compensation you press the button on the top, turn the command dial at the same time. When you press it again it will turn back to zero.

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kroberts (03/05/2009)

Thanks for your help:)

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I have a "graph" of some kind appearing on my screen for evry shot. How do I get it off? (TCliggz — 03/20/2009)

It is a Nikon D60

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Gary Lefebvre (03/20/2009)

It may be the Histograph. When you view a picture and you see four red boxes with a wave type graph, that is a Histogram that informs you if your shot was properly lighted. The histogram should be a bell shape form with trailing ends at the beginning and at the end, then it is a good shot with proper lighting. In order to get the histogram discontinued push the OK multiselector switch straight up for the graph to disappear straight down to reappear again.

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i am thinking of buying a camera, anyone could help me find a good one between nikon d60 and sony h50? (jrm21478 — 04/01/2009)

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Gary Lefebvre (04/01/2009)

Nikon D60 is a good camera you will not be disappointed. There are many Nikon len's that are available that you can purchase on many web sites including auctions. The Sony with it's Carl Zeiss telephoto lens and manual features are strong, but the focus-lock is erratic, and startup is slow.

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Aditya D (04/04/2009)

You asked the question twice, here is a link to the other question: digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... .

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I purchased a new nikon D60 body without a lens Know I need a af lens that will work. I take pictures of vehicles from about 15 ft to closeups (mames6810 — 05/07/2009)

pics of vehicles from about 15 ft to close up of small detail

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by James DeRuvo (05/08/2009)

A good 18-55 zoom is a good beginner lens. I'd even consider 18-80mm zoom or there abouts.

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Gary Lefebvre (05/08/2009)

What you need is a wide angle lens! Like a Sigma 15-30 zoom .

I did a large car show with lots of crowds, and the Sigma 15-30 proved to be the best lens for the job. The 28-70 works okay, but requires a pretty good amount of space.

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rotating photos (boo1260 — 05/12/2009)

I have a few photos that I want to post on-line but I need to rotate them, can I do this with my Nikon D60?

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Gary Lefebvre (05/12/2009)

Do you mean invert them, right them? If so, you cannot do them within the camera. Download them to Picasa and then you can change their position.

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photorecovery (07/08/2009)

There are so many softwares like acdsee, picasa, adobe photoshop which can be used to edit your photos and rotate in any direction. First you have to store your photos in a compauter and download the software. using these softwares, you can rotate your pictures clockwise or anticlockwise.

<a href="image-recovery-software.com... Recovery Software</a>

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buy camera (skhan69 — 05/28/2009)

i am interested in wild life photography i have to take photographa a distance from one kmts, so what to of camera is suitable for me for both still photography as well as videography
pls advice skhanjsr@yahoocom
salahuddin khan

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Gary Lefebvre (05/28/2009)

Nikkor 70-300mm VR is a high performance telephoto zoom and is great for wildlife photography.

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Gary Lefebvre (05/28/2009)

If you want video too then go with the Nikon D90 which has video and is a super camera.

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I have a Phoenix 650 to 1300mm T Mount zoom lens. Will this work with the D60? (swad50 — 06/11/2009)

I have a Phoenix 650 to 1300mm T Mount zoom lens. Will this lens work with the Nikon D40 or D60 camera(s)?

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by James DeRuvo (06/11/2009)

You'll need an adapter to use it and that means going manual and losing about a stop of speed. You could sell it on eBay and apply the money on a native mount similar lens. But an adapter will work.

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my shutter is not working properly it is very slow to record even on Manual settings..acually in all settings including Auto. (daniellec — 07/01/2009)

my shutter is not working properly it is very slow to record even on Manual settings..acually in all settings including Auto. Does anyone know why this would be? I know a lot about cameras and the only thing I can think of is the shutter is broken It is only 1 year old though.

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by James DeRuvo (07/01/2009)

If it was broken, it wouldn't work at all. Have you tried resetting the camera? Also, look for a firmware update at Nikon.com. Sometimes the firmware can get corrupted and simply resetting or reinstalling it will help a lot. Also, clean your battery contacts with a pencil eraser.

In manual it still works very slow?

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Will the Nikon N75 lenses work with a D60 (dknazur — 08/02/2009)

I have a Nikon N75 and my daughter is showing an extreme interest in digital photogrphy and the D60. I would like to save her a little by giving her my lenses, a Nikon AF Nikkor 28-80mm and the Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm.

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by James DeRuvo (08/03/2009)

The beauty of the Nikon system is it's legacy lens support. You'll be able to use lenses that go back 50 years (albeit on manual). You should be able to use them with no trouble. More information can be found at KenRockwell.com ( kenrockwell.com/nikon/nikko... ).

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What is the best way to take pictures at night without with flash? My camera will not focus! (Sawyer23 — 08/04/2009)

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by James DeRuvo (08/05/2009)

There's some good tips here - digicamhelp.com/taking-phot...

Chief of which ... look for contrast when trying to focus in low light and prefocus on the contrasting element that appears equidistant from your subject. Then recompose and shoot the image.

But what you really need to watch for is the delicate balance of shutter speed, aperture and ISO. Boosting your ISO can give you more light, but also noise if above 800. Slowing your shutter speed puts more light on the Chip, but without a tripod, you could end up with camera shake. Opening up your lens aperture all the way can help, but your lens may not be fast enough. The lowest F stop the faster the lens.

Lastly, try a tripod. Long shutter settings mean camera shake without one.

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I took pics on beach about 30 minutes before sunset and used ISO 400, shutter 160, F8 and images grainy. Any ideas what I am doing wrong? (acamom3 — 08/18/2009)

Grainy pictures on beach...help!

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by James DeRuvo (08/19/2009)

Without seeing the shot, I can only speculate that you probably should've opened your lens wide open and gone with a much longer shutter speed. Like 60. And go with a lower setting like 100 or 200. Anything above that and noise comes into play and what you end up with is a slightly underexposed image.

Also a good thing to try is to try multiple exposure settings. Use a technique called "bracketing" ( en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brack... ) (which simply means shooting the same picture at different exposures) to get the best shot. If the picture is too bright, underexpose it and vice versa. Usually, you go -1,0,+1 and most have a bracketing mode.

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ryan (10/13/2009)

No bracketing on a d60 . booo nikon :-( Wish they would make a firmware update with this o well.

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My D 60 built in flash won't fire in "auto" mode. Any ideas? Help? (Fallguy — 08/29/2009)

The built-in flash doesn't pop up, or fire in auto mode.

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by James DeRuvo (09/02/2009)

Try resetting the camera or loading any available firmware update. Also, clean the contacts with a pencil eraser. Sometimes only a thin layer of oil or grim can prevent proper connectivity.

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"Highlights" appears on srceen. How do I turn it off (jeep-runner — 08/29/2009)

After I take a photo, theimage flashes. the word highlights appears in botton left corner. How do I stop this

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by James DeRuvo (09/02/2009)

Have you tried resetting the camera? This is a fairly easy procedure which involves either going into your setup menu and choosing "reset" (or intialize), holding down the menu key for 5 seconds, or, removing the batteries for a few minutes. It may be that the firmware loading got corrupted and the camera just needs to be "rebooted," which is something that turning it on/off won't accomplish. But after which, you should have the camera reset to factory default settings.

Another tip is to go to Nikon's website and look for firmware updates. Download and install them.

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ryan (10/13/2009)

I do belive there has not been a firmware update for the d60 yet. When viewing your pictures push the button above the ok botton and it will cycle thru a bunch of displays you can have on. including just the photo.

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having focus "issues" ... (kayafortherainisfalling — 09/06/2009)

I'v had my nikon d60 with the 18-55 af-s lense for about 1 month now. I have not ventured out of auto. today I was taking a close up of some white shells on a white sand beach on the ground, standing directly above it lense facing down. the view through the camera was shaking a lot, (it wasn't my hand) I pushed the button half way to focus and the shaking stopped. The image I took was sharp but not as crisp as others. I tryed focusing on other things and it only happend while zoomed all the way in with lense pointing down. What is going on? I turned the camera off for about an hour and its not doing it anymore.
anyone know why this was happening?

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by James DeRuvo (09/07/2009)

You may not think your hand was shaking, but it probably was. Still, that shouldn't have much to do with it. The camera may have difficulty focusing automatically on brightly lit, yet narrowly contrasting situations like that. Or, it's maxing out your white balance, or combination of both. Can you repeat it in any other situation?

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How do i set the nikon d60 camera so that I can achieve the 3 fps? (rileysmomma — 09/12/2009)

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by James DeRuvo (09/12/2009)

In your settings menu, select Release mode in the Quick settings display. Then, select Continuous.

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Just bought a Nikon D60 and I cannot get rid of a yellow graph that overlays on all my pictures? (darrellh — 09/18/2009)

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by James DeRuvo (09/19/2009)

That yellow graph is the "histogram." It's a graphic representation of the color and white balance. Kinda like a vectorscope does. You can take it off by going into your menu settings. But it's just as easy to reset your camera to the factory default settings. Check with nikonusa.com for a firmware update. You need it anyway.

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ryan (10/13/2009)

I do belive there has not been a firmware update for the d60 yet. When viewing your pictures push the button above the ok botton and it will cycle thru a bunch of displays you can have on. including just the photo.

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If you buy one lens, what is the best & most versatile lens for Nikon D60 camera? (ogold961 — 09/19/2009)

What is the best lens for Nikon d60, if you have only one. Also is there a difference betweer a lens with a steel or plastic mount?

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by James DeRuvo (09/24/2009)

Nikon 55-200 is a good place to start if you're not into taking landscape wide angle shots. Fast, light, cheap. One of Nikon's best. But if you want all in one, the 18-200 is your best bet.

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D60 or D3000? (smoreno0424 — 10/04/2009)

The D60 started in 2008-the D3000 in 2009. which is the better camera? The features seem to be about the same what am I missing?

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by James DeRuvo (10/06/2009)

I think it comes down to where you're at with your experience. If you're just starting out, it may be a bit too much to handle learning curve wise. Whereas, an entry level DSLR like the D60 will allow you to ease into the DSLR world and then will grow with you. Then, once you're ready to go for a more advanced body, your lenses will transition quite nicely to the D3K.

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how to connect a nikond 60 to wi-fi (PhotoArt — 10/15/2009)

Can a Nikon D60 be connected to Wi-fi

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by James DeRuvo (10/15/2009)

No in that it has no wireless transmitter. If it were compatible, you could get an Eye-Fi wireless SD memory card which will do the wireless connection for you. But it isn't. The D90 and a few other Nikon DSLRs are though.

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Have the D60 - how do I take all pics in monochrome - black and white? Can save pic by pic but want all of them? (SFenton — 10/26/2009)

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by James DeRuvo (10/28/2009)

Well the thing is that when you shoot the image, it gets processed in color and then the color is stripped by the camera. My suggestion is to shoot normal and then use Photoshop Elements or even a free utility like Google Picasa to turn it monochrome. Then you have the advantage to manipulate it how YOU want with the security of being able to use the "undo" button if you don't like how it comes out.

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using as a point and shoot (hansonj88 — 11/06/2009)

Can I use the display to view a potential shot like a point and shoot camera instead of the viewer

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by James DeRuvo (11/06/2009)

That's called "Live View," and no, it does not include Live View.

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Is the Nikon camera better value and quality than the Canon 1000D for a begginer? (catlion — 11/12/2009)

I want to know, beacuse im about to buy a DSLR and am stuck between the two cameras, so i looked at prices and value and the Nikon comes with both the 18-55mm and 55-200mm Nikorr lenses and the canon only comes with the 18-55mm one. So beside that is there a difference?

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by James DeRuvo (11/12/2009)

They're pretty much neck and neck. The only real advantage Nikon has is that it can largely use, with some exceptions, lenses from the last 50 years. All things being equal though, if you're getting an additional lens for the same price, I'd go with the Nikon.

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My flash quit working out of nowhere and only having the camera for 2 months? What is wrong? (madysenjulia — 11/17/2009)

The flash quit working but it still pops up but does not go off. I have insurrance but I just wish this was not a tech issue I have to send it in to get fixed. Also, I have reset my camera a bunch.

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by James DeRuvo (11/17/2009)

Well, if you've reset your camera back to factory default settings, then I'm afraid it's not a settings issue. That leaves getting it repaired, unfortunately. Try manual flash, fill flash, etc. See if you can trigger it. But in the end, that's why you have a manufacturer's warranty. Just be glad you do.

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Different Lenses on a D60 (Mike — 02/09/2010)

I have a D60, which I love! Question - Also have an old Olympus OM2N with a boatload of lenses. Is there any way to use the Oly lenses on the D60? a coupler? if yes, who sells them.. Thank you...

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by James DeRuvo (02/12/2010)

The problem with an adapter is that you lose all your automatic functions, plus a stop or two of speed and clarity gets a little soft.

And in this world of eBay, why would you want to deal with it. Sell the whole set and apply the money to the lens your D60 can actually perform with.

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Thanks (Mike — 02/12/2010)

Appreciate your candor... thanks.. Mike

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